HIDEFlood Watch issued February 22 at 4:01AM EST until February 24 at 11:48AM EST by NWS Greenville-Spartanburg

...PERIODS OF MODERATE TO HEAVY RAIN WILL CONTINUE TODAY...
.A very moist pattern will persist across the region, producing
rounds of moderate to locally heavy rain. Soils have become
saturated across the region. Each additional round of rain is
thus producing increasingly rapid responses in stream levels, and
there is an increased threat for flooding. The threat is greatest
across the southwestern North Carolina mountains and foothills,
western Upstate South Carolina, and adjacent areas of northeast
Georgia.
...FLOOD WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT THROUGH THIS EVENING...
The Flood Watch continues for
* portions of northeast Georgia, western North Carolina, and
upstate South Carolina, including the following areas, in
northeast Georgia, Franklin, Habersham, Hart, Rabun, and
Stephens. In western North Carolina, Buncombe, Eastern Polk,
Graham, Haywood, Henderson, Macon, Madison, Northern Jackson,
Polk Mountains, Southern Jackson, Swain, and Transylvania. In
upstate South Carolina, Anderson, Greater Greenville, Greater
Oconee, Greater Pickens, Greenville Mountains, Oconee
Mountains, Pickens Mountains, and Spartanburg.
* through this evening
* Additional moderate to locally heavy rain falling on saturated
soils, continues to produce rapid river and stream level
responses. Additional rainfall totals around an inch are
expected across the Watch area today, with locally higher
amounts up to 2 inches possible on south-facing ridges. The
majority of this precipitation will be runoff.
* Flooding of area streams and mainstem rivers will likely
inundate low-lying areas adjacent to streams, including
farmland, parks, and campgrounds. Flooding is most likely
along the upper French Broad River and associated tributaries.
Periods of heavy rain can overwhelm or clog storm drains and
ditches with debris and cause extensive street flooding and
road ponding. This is especially true this time of year as
fallen leaves block or impede drainage systems.

HIDEFlood Warning issued February 22 at 8:36AM EST until February 25 at 1:00PM EST by NWS Greenville-Spartanburg

...The National Weather Service in Greenville-Spartanburg
has issued a Flood Warning for the French Broad River in North
Carolina...
near Fletcher affecting Buncombe and Henderson Counties
The Upper French Broad River basin has received 1-2 inches of rainfall
over the past 24 hours and 3-5 inches of rainfall over the past 48
hours. This rainfall is occurring over saturated soils creating
above-normal runoff and streamflow response and resulting in significant
rises along the French Broad River and its tributaries. A combination
of routed flow from the Upper French Broad and local inflow near
the French Broad River at Fletcher is causing the river to rise out
of its banks, flooding adjacent low-lying areas including greenways,
low-water crossings, parks, boat-access areas and other low-lying land.
The river will rise above Minor Flood Stage which will result in more
significant inundation of adjacent low-lying areas and a few common road
closures. Additional rainfall may cause additional rises later today
into Saturday so it is important to monitor the latest forecasts and
flood products.
The National Weather Service in Greenville-Spartanburg has issued a
* Flood Warning for
the French Broad River Near Fletcher.
* from this morning to Monday afternoon, or until the warning is
cancelled.
* At 8:15 AM Friday the stage was 12.2 feet and rising steadily.
* Minor Flood Stage is 13.0 feet.
* Minor flooding is forecast.
* FORECAST: The river will rise above Minor Flood Stage by late this
morning and continue to rise to near 14.5 feet by this evening.the
river will fall below Minor Flood Stage by late Saturday morning.
* Impact...At 15.0 feet...Minor Flooding continues. French Broad River
floodwaters may be impacting several roads within the valley,
resulting in road closures including along Glenn Bridge Rd.,
Pinner Rd., Butler Bridge Rd., Nelson Rd., Banner Farm Rd.,
Brannon Rd., Old Brevard Hwy., and Ladson Rd. Widespread farmland
flooding is ongoing with floodwaters impacting some residential and
commercial property and outbuildings. Adjacent parks and river access
points along the reach of the river are experiencing significant
inundation.
* Impact...At 13.0 feet...Minor Flood Stage. French Broad River
floodwaters are now inundating Banner Farm Rd. Floodwaters may be
approaching portions of Glenn Bridge Rd. Farmland and other
low-lying areas within the French Broad River Valley from Etowah to
Avery Creek are experiencing scattered flooding. Glenn Bridge Park
and river access is experiencing scattered flooding.
* Impact...At 12.0 feet...Action Stage continues. Glenn Bridge Park
river access is experiencing minor flooding. Westfeldt Park is
experiencing scattered flooding. French Broad River floodwaters
are causing isolated to widely scattered farmland flooding.
* Impact...At 11.5 feet...Action Stage Flooding continues. Butler
Bridge Rd. is inundated with up to 6 inches of floodwaters from the
French Broad River, forcing road closure.
* Impact...At 10.0 feet...Action/Advisory Stage. The French Broad
River has exceeded bankfull at the gauge site. Isolated farmland
flooding is beginning across the French Broad River Valley from
Etowah downstream to Avery Creek upstream of the gauge site.
&&

HIDEFlood Warning issued February 21 at 10:12PM EST until February 24 at 11:48AM EST by NWS Greenville-Spartanburg

...The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers
in North Carolina...
French Broad River At Blantyre affecting Henderson and Transylvania
Counties.
.Runoff from previous heavy rain will result in the river remaining
above flood stage.
The Flood Warning continues for
The French Broad River At Blantyre.
* until Sunday morning.
* At 10:01 PM Thursday the stage was 17.3 feet.
* Minor Flood Stage is 16.0 feet.
* Minor flooding is occurring and Minor flooding is forecast.
* FORECAST: The river will continue rising to near 17.5 feet by early
Friday afternoon. The river will fall below Minor Flood Stage
Saturday night.
* Impact...At 17.0 feet...Minor Flooding continues. Floodwaters
continue to inundate farmland between the French Broad River and
the railroad tracks. Floodwaters may start to inundate the
shoulders of River Road near the Big Willow Road intersection.
Floodwaters continue to impact boat access areas at Grove Bridge
Rd. and Crab Creek Rd.
* Impact...At 16.0 feet...Minor Flood Stage. Farmland flooding
continues on both sides of the French Broad River. Floodwaters
begin to impact boat access areas at Grove Bridge Rd. and Crab
Creek Rd.
* Impact...At 15.0 feet...Action Stage. Most farm fields are
flooding between the French Broad River and Brevard Rd. and between
the French Broad River and Pleasant Grove Rd.
&&
&&

HIDEFlood Advisory issued February 21 at 3:45PM EST until February 23 at 1:00PM EST by NWS Greenville-Spartanburg

...The Flood Advisory continues for the French Broad River...
French Broad River Near Fletcher affecting Buncombe and Henderson
Counties
Heavy rain moving across the area has saturated the ground and caused
river levels to rise. Additional rainfall will likely cause the river
to crest just below flood stage.
The Flood Advisory is extended for the French Broad River Near Fletcher
* until Saturday afternoon or until the advisory is cancelled.
* At 3 PM this afternoon the stage was 11.0 feet.
* Action Stage is 10.0 feet.
* Minor Flood Stage is 13.0 feet.
* FORECAST: The river will rise to near 11.1 feet by this evening.
* IMPACTS: At 11.5 feet: Action Stage Flooding continues. Butler
Bridge Rd. is inundated with up to 6 inches of floodwaters from the
French Broad River, forcing road closure.
* IMPACTS: At 10.0 feet: Action/Advisory Stage. The French Broad
River has exceeded bankfull at the gauge site. Isolated farmland
flooding is beginning across the French Broad River Valley from
Etowah downstream to Avery Creek upstream of the gauge site.
&&

Soggy weather continues today through Saturday. If you can make it two more days, we promise a return to bright sunshine for the second half of the weekend. Today and Saturday will be noticeably cooler than Thursday afternoon’s mild readings. After early morning rain exits on Sunday, expect a mild but breezy afternoon. Temperatures get a little bit closer to normal early next week as dry weather persists.

Wednesday - Mostly cloudy; High in the mid 50s; Low in the mid 30sThursday - Mostly cloudy; A bit cooler; High in the lower 50s; Low in the lower 30s

Forecast Discussion

The weather map this Friday features a stationary front to our south, while high pressure over the Great Lakes region slides to the east and wedges southward along the eastern slopes of the mountains. A conveyor belt of southwesterly winds aloft will transport abundant Gulf of Mexico moisture overtop the cool dome at the surface to generate abundant clouds and rainfall.

This regime continues on Saturday as a cold front impinges upon the area from the Tennessee Valley. The front will sweep through early Sunday, concluding the rain and bringing rapid clearing to the area during Sunday morning. Expect bright sunshine for the balance of Sunday along with rather breezy or windy conditions.

Cooler air will be filtering into the area Sunday night and Monday, allowing temperatures to settle closer to late-February norms.

The next frontal system approaches for the middle part of next week, although this feature would appear to be moisture-starved as it crosses through the Mid-Atlantic region.

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